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Atmos Energy (ATO)

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$159.30 USD

159.30
360,676

+3.49 (2.24%)

Updated Aug 4, 2025 01:56 PM ET

Zacks Rank:

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Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy23.75%
2Buy17.82%
3Hold9.58%
4Sell5.28%
5Strong Sell2.61%
S&P50011.30%

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3-Hold of 5     3    

Style Scores:

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The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.

  • Value Score A
  • Growth Score A
  • Momentum Score A
  • VGM Score A

Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.

As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

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D Value C Growth B Momentum C VGM

Industry Rank:

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An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.

The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.

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Top 22% (55 out of 246)

Industry: Utility - Gas Distribution

Zacks News

Founded in 1906, Atmos Energy Corporation, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in regulated natural gas distribution and storage business. The company serves in excess of three million natural gas distribution customers in more than 1,400 communities in eight states from the Blue Ridge Mountains in the East to the Rocky Mountains in the West. The company operates more than 75,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines.

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MDU vs. ATO: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

MDU vs. ATO: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Atmos Energy, IDACORP, Pinnacle West Capital, Tyson Foods and United Natural Foods

Atmos Energy, IDACORP, Pinnacle West Capital, Tyson Foods and United Natural Foods are part of the Zacks top Analyst Blog

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Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Atmos Energy, New Jersey Resources and MDU Resources

Atmos Energy, New Jersey Resources and MDU Resources are part of the Zacks Industry Outlook article.

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3 Gas Distribution Stocks to Watch From a Flourishing Industry

Increased natural gas export volumes and regular investment in pipelines are driving the Zacks Gas Distribution industry's near-term prospects. Utilities with stable infrastructure like ATO, MDU and NJR can provide reliable services to customers and benefit from a positive industry outlook.

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5 Low-Beta Stocks With Upside to Buy Amid Ongoing Market Volatility

Low-beta stocks like ATO, IDA, PNW, TSN and UNFI are a safe bet during times of market volatility.

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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Utilities Stocks Now

Investors looking for ways to find stocks that are set to beat quarterly earnings estimates should check out the Zacks Earnings ESP.

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Will Atmos (ATO) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?

Atmos (ATO) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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Reasons to Add Atmos Energy Stock to Your Portfolio Now

ATO stock is a good pick in the utility space, given its growth prospects, debt management and ability to increase shareholders' value.

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Spire to Gain From Investments and Expanding Customer Base

SR is expected to benefit from its systematic investments to strengthen infrastructure and rising demand from its growing customer base.

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Southwest Gas Benefits From Investments & Expanding Customer Base

SWX continues to benefit from its long-term investment plans, customer growth and decoupling rate structure.

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Atmos Energy, Brown & Brown and Cintas

Atmos Energy, Brown & Brown and Cintas are included in this Analyst Blog.

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3 Dividend Aristocrat Must-Haves for Your Portfolio in 2025

With the possibility of fluctuating interest rates and economic uncertainties, dividend aristocrats stocks like ATO, BRO and CTAS are must-haves for investors in 2025.

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Atmos Energy (ATO) Could Be a Great Choice

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Atmos Energy (ATO) have what it takes? Let's find out.

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Is Atmos Energy (ATO) Stock Outpacing Its Utilities Peers This Year?

Here is how Atmos Energy (ATO) and China Resources Power Holdings Co. (CRPJY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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Sempra Energy Rides on Investments Amid Restoration Expense Risk

SRE is expected to gain from its systematic investment plan and higher demand. Yet, restoration expenses may hurt the company.

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2 Gas Distribution Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio as 2024 Wraps Up

ATO and NJR will benefit from rate declines and a beta of less than one. Operational expertise is also expected to assist in strong performance in 2025.

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Reasons to Add New Jersey Resources Stock to Your Portfolio Now

NJR makes a strong case for investment, given its growth prospects, strong ROE and capability to increase shareholders' value.

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Here's Why You Should Add ONE Gas Stock to Your Portfolio Now

OGS makes a strong case for investment, given its growth prospects, capability to increase shareholders' value and debt management.

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Top Research Reports for JPMorgan Chase, UnitedHealth & Verizon

Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) and Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ), as well as two micro-cap stocks Twin Disc, Incorporated (TWIN) and Sypris Solutions, Inc. (SYPR).

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Here's Why You Should Add Atmos Energy Stock to Your Portfolio Now

ATO makes a strong case for investment, given its growth prospects, better debt management and ability to increase shareholders' value.

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Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Atmos Energy (ATO) have what it takes? Let's find out.

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Is Atmos Energy (ATO) Outperforming Other Utilities Stocks This Year?

Here is how Atmos Energy (ATO) and Vistra Corp. (VST) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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5 Low-Beta Stocks to Buy as November Inflation Soars

Low-beta defensive stocks like ATO, AGR, MSEX, INGR and TSN are a safe bet during times of market uncertainty.

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Why Is Atmos (ATO) Up 1.1% Since Last Earnings Report?

Atmos (ATO) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

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ONE Gas Stock Unveils 2025 and Long-Term Investment Plans

OGS announces its long-term capital investment plan. Systematic investments will further strengthen infrastructure and allow OGS to meet its customer demands.